Real projects, real cost breakdowns, and lessons learned — documented builds that show what shipping container construction actually costs and how to do it right.
Case Study 1 · Agricultural
Container selection, site prep, foundation, roof, electrical — every line item documented with industry benchmarks.
Basic barn range
$6K–$16K
Mid-range mixed-use
$19K–$48K
vs traditional barn
~$90/sq ft avg
Container barn avg
$20K–$24K
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Case Study 2 · DIY Roof
A complete gable roof build on a single 40ft container — framing, attachment, materials list, and before/after impact.
DIY materials cost
$1,481–$3,165
Installed total
$3K–$7.5K
Skill level
Intermediate DIY
Build time
1–2 weeks
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Case Study 3 · Budget Build · Single Container
Every design decision, every trade-off, every dollar — how a single 40ft container becomes a stunning rural country retreat on a tight budget.
Total budget
$45K AUD
USD equivalent
~$28K–$32K
Container
Single 40ft
Key insight
Deck > interior
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Case Study 4 · Multi-Container · Full Family Home
Configuration options, structural modifications, space planning, interior design, and a full cost breakdown from $86K budget to $699K premium.
Floor area
~960 sq ft
Typical all-in cost
$120K–$220K
Cost per sq ft
$150–$350
Build time (pro)
4–8 months
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Case Study 5 · Interior Design · Off-Grid Build
8 design principles, room-by-room furniture guide, scale rules for the 8ft width, and the real logistics of furnishing a remote wooded build — Tyler & Todd's Atlantic Canada project.
Build duration
5+ years
Location
Atlantic Canada
Channel subscribers
264K
Key insight
Scale to 8ft width
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